Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 medium Ripe Bananas
• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/3 cup Melted Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Chocolate Chips (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Almond Milk (or other milk)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and gluten-free flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

4. 4

   Add the brown sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk to the mashed bananas and mix well.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.